Director of operations Work, Jobs in Cranleigh, Sry (with Salaries)

Head of Operational Performance
DHL Supply Chain —Gatwick Airport
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Analytics
1d
Director of Operations - UK & Ireland
InterContinental Hotels Group —Windsor
- Hotel
- Continuous improvement
- Budgeting
- Employee discount
14d
Head of Corporate Operations
Focus Group —Shoreham by Sea
- Up to £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Customer service
- Travel
Quick apply
Operations / Service Director
Telecom Acquisitions Ltd. —Horsham
- Up to £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- AI
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Associate Director, People Operations (Europe)
Ergomed —Guildford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Human resources
- Training & development
Quick apply
Head of Operations
Venta Global —Hook
- Full-time
- Budgeting
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head of Begg x Co
FWB —London
- Full-time
- Management
- Travel
- Leadership
Executive Director for Place
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £148,609 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Director, Transfer Pricing Operations
WTW —Reigate
- £130,000 - £180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Head of Safeguarding and Integrity
LTA —London
- £100,000 - £115,000 a year
Sr Director Business System, Global
Johnson Controls —Sunbury
- £156,000 - £235,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
Head of Risk & Compliance
RSPCA —Horsham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Google Suite
- Management
- Communication skills
Head of Long Haul & Head of Short Haul (2 roles)
IAG Loyalty —Crawley
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Travel
- AI
Head of Commercial
Brooklands Museum Trust —Weybridge
- £50,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Sales
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Non-Executive Director - LTA Board
LTA —London
8d
Head of Business
Riverside Consultancy —Epsom
- £80,000 - £120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
Quick apply
23h
Head of Recruitment Operations - Maternity Cover
Rocksteady Music School —Liphook
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Experience working with children
- Team management
- Recruiting
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head of Alumni Engagement & Operations
Kingston University —Kingston upon Thames
- £60,996 - £70,239 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- University
Head of Business
Sandown Mercedes-Benz of Epsom —Epsom
- Up to £120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
7d
Global Director of Partnerships
Linnworks —Chichester
- Remote
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance

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Head of Operational Performance

DHL Supply Chain -
Gatwick Airport

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Job details

Permanent
1 day ago

Benefits

Company car
Company pension
Car scheme

Qualifications

Cost management
Financial forecasting
Business intelligence
Stakeholder collaboration
Cost control
Performance management
Analysis skills
Budget planning
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Decision making
Overseeing budgeting and forecasting
Ongoing financial performance monitoring
Root cause analysis
Cross-functional collaboration
Financial acumen
Cross-functional communication
Operations leadership experience
Analytics

Full job description

Grade: RCS J
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Gatwick - RH6 0JW

PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within an airport. You will be required to undergo a security/background check if you are to be successful for this position.

At DHL Supply Chain, we keep some of the world's most dynamic aviation operations moving. As Head of Operational Performance, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the operational, customer and financial success of our Aviation & Travel business, supporting the delivery of high-quality ground handling and cabin appearance services for one of the UK's leading airlines. Working within a fast-paced airport environment, you'll use data, insight and strategic leadership to drive performance, optimise productivity and deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

Joining our Aviation team means becoming part of a business where operational excellence, safety and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You'll work closely with senior leaders, customers and operational teams to identify opportunities, tackle challenges and implement performance improvement strategies that enhance service delivery, commercial performance and long-term business success.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

Lead and govern operational and financial performance frameworks, ensuring contractual, customer and business KPIs are consistently achieved.
Analyse operational and commercial performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, turning insight into tangible business improvements.
Drive performance review processes across the operation, holding stakeholders accountable for delivery against agreed objectives.
Develop and implement performance improvement strategies that enhance productivity, service quality, customer satisfaction and profitability.
Partner with operational leadership teams to identify root causes of performance gaps and deliver sustainable corrective actions.
Provide strategic oversight of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance, ensuring effective cost control and delivery of profit targets.
Lead a culture of continuous improvement, performance excellence and data-driven decision-making across the operation.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

Experience in operational performance, business improvement or operational leadership within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting and driving cost efficiencies.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective relationships with customers, operational teams and business partners.
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex operational and financial data into clear actions and business outcomes.
A track record of delivering KPI improvements, productivity gains and measurable operational performance enhancements.
Experience leading cross-functional projects, transformational initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
A collaborative and resilient leadership style, with the ability to challenge constructively, drive accountability and inspire high performance from others.

SECURITY PROCESS TO WORK WITHIN AVIATION AND TRAVEL AT DHL

To obtain a full airside ID, you must:

Be able to provide five years' address history
Be able to provide five years' reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
Pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test

WHY JOIN US?

Access to the company car or car allowance scheme
Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chainto learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 7th September 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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director of operations jobs in cranleigh, sry

Head of Operational Performance

Director of Operations - UK & Ireland

Head of Corporate Operations

Operations / Service Director

Associate Director, People Operations (Europe)

Head of Operations

Head of Begg x Co

Executive Director for Place

Director, Transfer Pricing Operations

Head of Safeguarding and Integrity

Sr Director Business System, Global

Head of Risk & Compliance

Head of Long Haul & Head of Short Haul (2 roles)

Head of Commercial

Non-Executive Director - LTA Board

Head of Business

Head of Recruitment Operations - Maternity Cover

Head of Alumni Engagement & Operations

Head of Business

Global Director of Partnerships

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